IFB_1100_DPL1010_ATT_20_v1.pdf
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This document contains Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specifications for the City of Austin's pest control and chemical usage program. The City of Austin seeks to implement a comprehensive IPM strategy combining biological control, cultural practices, mechanical controls, pest population monitoring, and judicious use of chemical and biological pesticides across City facilities. The contractor must employ properly trained and licensed pest management professionals competent in pesticide handling and application, with previous IPM experience or a Reduced Impact Pest Control Service designation from the Texas Structural Pest Control Board. Services must comply with regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State of Texas Structural Pest Control Board, State of Texas Department of Agriculture, and City of Austin Pesticide and Hazardous Materials Regulations. The contractor is responsible for providing written inspection and treatment reports to the Contract Manager, including recommendations for structural and procedural modifications to reduce pest access and harborage.
Chemical applications are restricted to pre-approved products unless the contractor obtains prior approval from the City IPM Coordinator. Approved products include Glyphosate (Roundup) for post-emergent weed control, Amidinohydrazone (Amdro) for fire ant control, insecticidal soap and synthetic pyrethrins for broad spectrum insect control, and Bacillus thuringiensis for caterpillar control. The contractor must maintain service logs at each location and provide monthly Pesticide Use Records detailing product names, EPA registration numbers, volume used, treatment areas, targeted pests, application dates, and applicator names. All pest control products must be applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, with protective clothing and equipment meeting OSHA standards. The City IPM Coordinator is John Clement of the Watershed Protection Department.
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IPM Specifications 1 of 3
CITY OF AUSTIN
PEST CONTROL AND CHEMICAL USAGE
It is a goal of the City of Austin to implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program as the strategy for control of pests in and around City facilities. The following description details the scope and type of IPM program services to be rendered.
An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is a balanced, tactical approach to pest control. It involves taking action to anticipate pest outbreaks and prevent potential damage.
IPM programs often combine several control tactics, including biological control, cultural practices, mechanical controls, monitoring of pest populations and damage, and careful use of chemical and biological pesticides. The goal of an IPM program is to achieve economical and effective pest control with the least risk to the environment.
Control strategies in an IPM program should extend beyond the application of pesticides to include recommendations for structural and procedural modifications that reduce the food, water, harborage and access used by pests.
Copies of all inspection and treatment reports must be submitted to the Contract Manager, who will coordinate with the City IPM Coordinator as needed.
Copies of all site specific recommendations for structural and procedural modifications must also be submitted to the Contract Manager.
The Contractor is responsible for implementation of the IPM program required by this contract. The Contractor is responsible for providing properly trained pest management professionals who are licensed by the proper designated State agency. These professionals must be competent to handle and apply any pesticide products that may be needed to implement the IPM program.
The Contractor will have previous IPM experience or a Reduced Impact Pest Control Service designation as defined by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board.
The services to be provided are to comply in every respect with the applicable regulations of the following regulatory agencies:
• U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Safety and Health Standards.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Standards.
• State of Texas, Structural Pest Control Board Regulations.
• State of Texas Department of Agriculture Regulations.
• City of Austin Pesticide and Hazardous Materials Regulations and Ordinances.
No pesticide products shall be used in any manner inconsistent with its labeling. All pesticides that may be needed in the IPM program shall be properly labeled for the control of the target pests against which they are being used and label instructions shall be strictly adhered to.
REPORTS AND RECORDS
After each inspection or treatment, the Contractor is to furnish the Contract Manager with a written report describing any unusual conditions and advising the department of any housekeeping, structural, or procedural modifications that may be needed to adequately suppress pests. If a control measure is applied, the report will contain a brief description and justification of the control measure used.
Logs: Contractor is to post and maintain a service log at each location.
Records: Provide a Pesticide Use Record to the Contract Manager each month containing the following information:
• Trade and common chemical name of product dispensed.
• Environmental Protection Agency registration number.
• Volume of chemical used in each area treated.
• Specific areas treated.
• Targeted pest.
• Application date.
• Name of applicator.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION
If a chemical application becomes necessary, the Contractor must obtain approval for any chemical(s) used other than identified below:
Application Pesticide Control
Post-emergent weed control Glyphosate (Roundup*)
Fire ant control Amidinohydrazone (Amdro*)
Broad spectrum insecticide Insecticidal soap (Safer*), synthetic pyrethrins (Neem II*)
Caterpillar control Bacillus thuringensis (Thuricide*, Dipel*)
* Registered trademark of commonly used product.
The use of “weed and feed” products is prohibited. For diagnosis and recommendations regarding any other landscape pest issues, contact the City IPM Coordinator.
SAFETY
Contractor shall be responsible for the safe use and application of all control measures used in the IPM program. Protective clothing, equipment and devices shall, as a minimum, conform to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for the products being used.
APPLICATION
Apply pest control products in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Provide pest treatment in accordance with normally accepted industry standards for an IPM program.
Apply pest control products in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
City IPM Coordinator
John Clement Watershed Protection Department PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088
(512) 974-1475
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